The Immersive Realism of Studio Ghibli

Enjoy my videos? Your subscription and support help me make more: Studio Ghibli has consistently created the most compelling animated films I have ever seen, in part due to their immersive realism. Despite the fantasy and magic, Ghibli’s films consistently feel tactile and realistic. In this video essay, we explore how Studio Ghibli consistently achieves immersive realism in their films. Music by Mary Lattimore —  Chinese subtitles by Jim Huang Footage from the following Studio Ghibli films: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (dir. Hayao Miyazaki, 1984) My Neighbor Totoro (dir. Hayao Miyazaki, 1988) Kiki’s Delivery Service (dir. Hayao Miyazaki, 1989) Only Yesterday (dir. Isao Takahata, 1991) Ocean Waves (dir. Tomomi Mochizuki, 1993) Whisper of the Heart (dir. Yoshifumi Kondō, 1995) Princess Mononoke (dir. Hayao Miyazaki, 1997) Spirited Away (dir. Ha